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Head out to the Columbia River Gorge for half a day of visiting cascading waterfalls and scenic overlooks with this tour from Portland. You’ll visit Multnomah Falls, the highest waterfall in the state, as well as lesser-known falls throughout the region. You’ll also have the chance to take mini-hikes in the area to get better views of waterfalls and the surrounding scenery. This trip begins and ends at 833 SE Main St, in Portland, Oregon. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

Take in Columbia Gorge Scenery and leave the driving to someone else

Learn about the Columbia River from an expert local guide

Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan

Small group sizes keep this tour intimate

Meet your guide and group at a central location in Portland before your chosen departure time to check in for your hike through the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Then, board an air-conditioned van for a 30-minute drive to Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon, for a picturesque stop. Continue to Latourell Falls, a plunge-style waterfall, offering a 2-mile (3-kilometer) hike through ancient basalt landscapes. Visit the iconic Vista House, a historic rest stop with panoramic views and architectural significance. At Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint, capture expansive vistas of the gorge and hear tales of its history. Conclude the tour at Bridal Veil Falls State Park, exploring the enchanting waterfall and fairy-like surroundings.

Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state and one of the most impressive, and most photographed, waterfalls in the U.S. If you’re chasing waterfalls: this is the one many are seeking to catch. This trip lasts about 4 hours and costs $66.00. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

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Fairy Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park, cascading from a high cliff face. With this tour, enjoy a guided hike to the falls, stopping to admire views of the Grand Prismatic Spring and Imperial Geyser. Hike through pine forests, explore backcountry trails, and refuel with a hearty picnic lunch along the way. You will meet your guide at Old Faithful Visitor Center. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

• Magnificent views: see geysers, waterfalls, and hot springs
• Stay safe and seek out the best views with an experienced guide
• Delicious packed lunch and snacks included with the tour
• Private tour: hike at your own pace with a personalized itinerary
  

If you love thermal features, amazing landscapes, and photogenic waterfalls, then our Fairy Falls Day Hike is for you. We begin with a short climb up to an incredible viewpoint overlooking the Grand Prismatic Spring. This rainbow starburst of a hot spring is the third largest in the world at over 200 feet in diameter. We then continue with a serene trek through lodgepole pine forests to Fairy Falls – a 200-foot waterfall plunging off a pine-studded cliff. We will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, take photos, and enjoy this gorgeous feature. For those wanting to see it all, we will continue further into the backcountry to Imperial Geyser. After soaking up the magic of this lesser known gem, we will continue our hike back through the forests and meadows to the trailhead. We will keep our eyes peeled for wildlife and continue learning about the fascinating science and history of America’s first national park. This trip lasts 6- 8 hours and costs $315.00, per group. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

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Experience all the wildlife, wild landscapes, and cultural attractions Grand Teton has to offer on this private sunrise tour. Traveling in a comfortable SUV, you will explore the park at your own pace as your guide leads you to untamed landscapes filled with bears, bison, elk, and wolves; boiling hot springs and cascading waterfalls, soaring mountains, and glittering lakes. This trip begins and ends at Jackson Home Ranch Welcome Center 210 N Cache St, in Jackson, Wyoming. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Sunrise tour of Grand Teton: Best time to see wildlife
• Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
• Includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and use of binoculars
• Learn all about the land and its wildlife from your guide

Sunrise is one of the best times to see wildlife and photograph scenic vistas in the Tetons. We’ll spend the morning quickstepping to find moose, bison, bears, and elk as they forage for breakfast, all while the rising sun washes the Tetons in early morning alpenglow. First stop in the Park will be Mormon Row, a bucolic scene first settled by Mormon homesteaders in the late 1800s for its fertile soil, shelter from the winds, and close access to the Gros Ventre River. Next, we’ll drive down several primitive roads in search of moose, grizzly, and black bears. We’ll also make an unforgettable stop at Oxbow Bend, a slow-moving tributary of the Snake River to capture a few Instagram quality photos of Mt. Moran and its reflection in the lazy arm of the Snake River. Next, we’ll visit Coulter Bay Marina, the historic Jackson Lake, and Signal Mountain Lodges, in addition to taking a short drive to the summit of Signal Mountain to scope out the amazing view of the Snake River and Jackson Valley. After a couple of quick visits to String Lake and Jenny Lake, you’ll wonder where all the time has gone on this whirlwind (4.5 to 5 hour) tour of the Tetons. This trip lasts about 4 hours and costs $275.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Ideal for travelers with limited time in the region, this private full-day excursion lets you skip the time-consuming group tours and see more of Yellowstone Lower Loop than you likely could alone. Visit geysers, grand canyons, and take short hikes at your own pace, plus stop at Old Faithful during this comprehensive visit. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Explore Yellowstone Lower Loop in just one day during this private tour
• Look out for animals you might not encounter elsewhere
• Breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks are included
• Round-trip transportation from Jackson town and Teton village

This all-day tour lets you see the major wildlife, scenic landscapes, and cultural attractions of Yellowstone National Park – call to discuss tour customizations (i.e., Lower Loop, Upper Loop, or The Grand Loop Tour). The tour features a series of short scenic hikes along the shores of Lake Yellowstone, the West Thumb Geyser Basin, the Mud Volcano, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, and the Old Faithful Geyser. Your guide will discuss how ancient tribes of Native Americans, mountain men, pioneers, and artists, influenced the establishment of the World First National Park. You will also learn how ancient oceans, earthquakes, volcanoes, fires, and glaciers have sculpted the ecosystem. Wildlife may include black bears, grizzly bears, bison, coyotes, eagles, elk, moose, osprey, ravens, redtail foxes, pronghorn, and wolves. For more information or to book this activity, click here. This tour lasts about 13 hours and costs $1095.00, per group.

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How many people can say they’ve kayaked across an old volcano? That’s exactly what you’ll do on this guided tour, paddling across Lake Yellowstone with your ACA-certified guide. Starting in the morning to avoid the winds, you’ll kayak past geysers, valleys, and get up-close and personal with the lake’s thermal features. All gear—from life jackets to snacks—included for this memorable Yellowstone adventure. For more information or to book this kayak trip, click here.

This trip meets at the Grant Village Marina/boat ramp. When you turn into Grant Village, go past the ranger station. Take a right after you pass the gas station onto Grant Marina road. Go a 1/4 mile down the road. Turn left at the “t”. You will see our Shurr Adventures van and our kayaks will be on the beach. This trip lasts about 4 hours and costs $135.00.

• Easy meetup at the Grant Village Marina
• All gear provided, from dry boxes and paddle gloves to snacks and water
• Your guide doubles as naturalist, deepening your park experience
• See the lake’s magnificent geothermal features and more

Paddling amongst and over the thermal features on Yellowstone Lake is truly special! Kayak with our naturalist guides and learn about Yellowstone Lake, its surrounding wildlife, and the geological history that shaped the lake and its ecosystems. This tour will help give our guests a broader view of the lake area and the southern/central part of Yellowstone National Park.    This is an excellent way to see these natural geothermal wonders up close and personal, without having to trudge through a crowded boardwalk! These high altitude lakes are also a good water source for a variety of birds, elk, deer, and once in a great while a bear! We will be on the lookout for these animals as we kayak! This is truly an unbeatable experience and an excellent way to get away from the crowds. For more information or to book this kayak trip, click here.

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